About us
The Education Standards Board (ESB) is the independent statutory authority that regulates early childhood services and registers schools to improve education and care outcomes for children and young people in South Australia.
Our main functions are:
approving early childhood services
assessing and rating early childhood services
educating and monitoring compliance with the law
taking regulatory action in the event of non-compliance
registering schools
reviewing the registration of schools
Situated in the Adelaide CBD in modern office facilities, close to public transport, the ESB offers a supportive and qualified work environment in keeping with its values.
Our employees enjoy a great work-life balance and flexible work arrangements including working from home.
The ESB values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
Role details
The Senior Intake and Assessment Officer validates, assesses and prepares risk-based recommendations relating to a wide range of applications, maintains the National Quality Agenda IT System and ensures that appropriate, accurate and complete records are maintained.
The Senior Intake and Assessment Officer is also responsible for responding to, assessing and triaging complaints or notifications of incidents.
As a member of the Intake and Assessment Team you will also provide effective client-focussed services as a primary point of contact for enquiries to the Education Standards Board.
Special Conditions
Multiple ongoing roles available
Successful applicants will be required to satisfactorily complete a Department of Human Services Working With Children Check (WWCC), and National Police Clearance prior to being employed.
Intra or interstate travel may be required.
Some out-of-hours work may be required.
Enquiries
Fiona Pemberton
Team Leader, Intake and Assessment
Email: ******
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
(Available via SEEK Apply link)
If the Intake and Assessment Officer sounds like the role for you, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit a cover letter of no more than 2 pages that demonstrates your suitability against the role description.
Please also submit a current CV including the name and contact details of three referees (including a current or recent line manager).
Applicants who do not address these requirements may not be considered.
Applications close:28/07/2026 11:45 PM